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The Japanese American National Museum Hosts the World Premiere of the Documentary We Said No No!

2022年10月05日

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) will host the world premiere screening of We Said No! No!, on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 2 p.m.–4 p.m. in the Tateuchi Democracy Forum. General tickets are $20 and JANM Member tickets are $10. We Said No! No! tells the story of civil disobedience at the Tule Lake Segregation Center through a group of Japanese Americans who were deemed disloyal bec...

Two-Day Jewelry Workshop: The Wonderful World of Washi

2020年02月22日 - 2020年02月23日

SOLD OUT Saturday, February 22: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, February 23: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Learn how to make your own gorgeous jewelry! Washi is a traditional Japanese handmade decorative paper made from the inner bark of plants such as mulberry, bamboo, and wisteria. The intertwining fibers result in a durable paper that can decorate any surface, including wooden and metal beads. In addition to making a unique wa...

2020 Oshogatsu Family Festival—Year of the Rat

2020年01月05日

FREE ALL DAY! Welcome the Year of the Rat with crafts, food, cultural activities, and performances! Performance by TAIKOPROJECT Fun Oshogatsu and Year of the Rat-inspired crafts, origami, and scavenger hunt Traditional mochitsuki (Japanese rice pounding ritual) performance by Kodama Taiko Candy sculptures by Shan the Candyman Lucky zaru soba (cold buckwheat noodles) and osechi ryori (traditional Japa...

The Sculpture of Ruth Asawa

2007年03月10日 - 2007年05月27日

This exhibition represents a retrospective of this Nisei artist's enduring and richly varied career. Born on a truck farm in Southern California, Asawa was incarcerated at Rohwer concentration camp in Arkansas during World War II. In the 1940s, she attended Black Mountain College, the famous experimental art school in North Carolina. The Sculpture of Ruth Asawa begins with her earliest sculptures, drawings, and pa...

"Nights of Fire, Nights of Rain" by Amy Uyematsu

1998年03月22日

Poet Amy Uyematsu will read from her latest book of poems, Nights of Fire, Nights of Rain, with musical accompaniment by bass musician, Taiji Miyagawa. This new collection addresses living in Los Angeles in the mid-1990s—from the riots and violence of the city, to fires and other natural disasters. Free with Museum admission. Reservations suggested by March 17.

Conversations with the Finding Family Stories Artists

1998年03月12日

Panel Discussion at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Featuring: Joyce Dallal, Eddy Kurushima, and Judith Lowry Artists Joyce Dallal, Eddy Kurushima, and Judith Lowry will talk about their work, their inspirations, and the role of art in defining cultural communities. Free.

Taste of Kona Coffee

1997年02月06日

Kona Coffee Story Exhibit Series Panel Discussion Featuring Ed Sakamoto, Mako, and East West Players Join award-winning playwright Ed Sakamoto (Aloha Las Vegas), director Mako (founding artistic director of East West Players), and cast members of Taste of Kona Coffee for a lively panel discussion. The play runs from January 30 through February 9, 1997 at East West Players. This comedy-drama depicts the life of ...

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Fellowship Application Guidelines

JA | EN2026 Watanabe Democracy Fellowship Eligibility RequirementsApplicants must meet the following criteria:Background: Midcareer professionals from multiple sectors including business, government, arts, media, NPO/NGO, and education. This includes those working for companies or organizations, as well as those who are self-employed.Nationality: Applicants must be Japanese citizens or Special Permanent ResidentsResi...

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RENOVATION UPDATESCAMPAIGN GOALSWAYS TO GIVEUPCOMING EVENTSPRESS DONATE Our story is an American story. Our founders promised that the Museum would stand as a beacon of civil rights to ensure that what happened to Japanese Americans in 1942 would never happen to any other group. We are therefore embarking on the largest campaign in our history to secure our future and transform our physical and digital presence, our ...